1-A data management system processes and records individual airline ticket reservations by passengers. Is this an example of analytical or operational data management system? Provide your answer and provide arguments.
2-systems such as SAP have resulted in standardization of many business processes in organizations. Discuss the strategic implications of this development. What should management be aware of when deciding whether or not (and to what extent) to adopt a business process supporting system, such as SAP?
3-Provide on example of a situation in which batch processing is a natural fit.
4-What was the main managerial incentive to introduce the earliest, very large and very expensive computers in the organizations? What reasoning, in terms of cost savings and efficiency was behind spending $200,000 - 300,000 (or more) on a machine that, by today's standards is far inferior to any $500 laptop?
5-Provide an example of a company in the so called "factory mode" of reliance on Information Technology.
6-Explain briefly the term "Integrated Manufacturing". Provide an example of how it would work for a hypothetical furniture manufacturer